Yes, someone actually put together a life of Ignatius using Lego. The video is 6’11’ long and you may not make it all the way through, but it is so odd I couldn’t resist sharing it.
The only comment on the video sums it up perfectly:
Of all the versions of St Ignatius’ life I doubt that any could have been as peculiar as this. It was deeply weird, a bit funny, and in the end actually quite touching. I can’t fathom why on earth would you want to do this, though?
Enjoy!
[Hat tip to Denise for finding it]
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Michelle 10.20.09 at 6:42 am
I’ve got to show this to my 15 year old film maker and Ignatianphile….
Phil Ewing 10.20.09 at 10:06 am
Amazing that someone was prepared to spend time doing this. Very creative and original.
The music is good too.
I wonder what book Ignatius would have read in hospital if he had been born in this century !
Any thoughts Paul ?
Maureen 10.20.09 at 5:22 pm
Paul,
The oddest tribute I can image. Yes, it’s a little goofy but it’s really done with such heart!
Eric 10.20.09 at 6:13 pm
Was this intended to teach 1960s and 1970s children about Ignatius? I am a 1950s kid, and it taught me. Today’s kids? Not enough explosions.
Michelle 10.21.09 at 7:45 am
Eric,
my 1990’s kid thought it was hilarious (that said, his favorite scene was the cannonballs)! Did he learn anything? That he didn’t say….
In the meantime, I’m suddenly wondering if the column I’m about to submit quotes your words of wisdom….about standing and falling? If so, my grateful thanks…
Michelle
Paul 10.21.09 at 10:33 am
Michelle,
I’m glad your “1990’s kid” enjoyed it.
I “stole” everything in the Words of Wisdom section so don’t worry about appropriating anything for yourself.
Paul
Paul 10.21.09 at 10:38 am
Phil,
Thanks for your comment. What would Ignacio have been reading if he’d been born in this century? Hmm. Probably the Harry Potter novels (for the book on the saints) and the New Testament (for the life of Christ.)
Paul
Paul 10.21.09 at 10:39 am
Maureen,
You’re right about it having been done with heart – it’s what stops it from being creepy!
Paul
Paul 10.21.09 at 10:41 am
Eric,
But don’t you think the quirkiness might be appealing to (some) young people?
Paul
Eric 10.21.09 at 11:52 am
Michelle,
I don’t remember saying anything about standing and falling. Thanks for the thanks anyway.
Eric
Michelle 10.22.09 at 7:19 am
Eric,
The thanks is certainly yours in any case (and Paul, thanks for permission to re-use wisdom!)
grace and peace to all…
Michelle